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• Truck Safety a Big Concern

  Michael Myers | March 28, 2006 9:47 AM | 0 CommentsTacoma, WA

  On February 7, 2006, the Tacoma Daily Index reported on an alarming study regarding container trucks:The issue arose after police officers noticed a spike in the number of accidents involving container trucks on Pacific Highway East, which runs through the city. Officers operated emphasis patrols on Sept. 23 and Oct. 25 to inspect container trucks, and discovered that a number of vehicles...

• Crane topples on Tacoma Narrows Bridge

  Michael Myers | March 27, 2006 12:43 PM | 0 CommentsTacoma, WA

  According to The News Tribune of Tacoma, Washington, a large crane toppled over on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge this morning. See the details surrounding this construction accident.Unfortunately, construction accidents are a way of life for the American worker. Luckily, no one was injured in the Tacoma crane incident. Cranes, lifts, ladders, and scaffolding all present hazards to construction...

• Fatal car accident involving teen driver

  Michael Myers | March 22, 2006 11:57 AM | 0 CommentsTacoma, WA

  The Tacoma News Tribune reports today that another teen driver has been charged with vehicular assault and homicide. The underage driver admitted to drinking about five cans of beer before taking off in the Jeep. Some people feel that the driving age should be at least as high as the drinking age because driving a vehicle is controlling a deadly weapon.Everybodytalksabout was driving at a high...

• Landlords may be liable for slip and fall injuries

  Michael Myers | March 21, 2006 2:23 PM | 0 CommentsTacoma, WA

  If you are renting your residence from someone else, they may be liable if you are injured on their property. Unfortunately, many landlords are not vigilant about maintaining safe premises for their tenants. Many renters experience delapidated stairways, dark stairwells, broken appliances, slippery walkways, and other dangerous conditions. These types of conditions can be especially hazardous...

• Toddler killed in car accident

  Michael Myers | March 21, 2006 1:59 PM | 0 CommentsTacoma, WA

  The Tacoma News Tribune reported yesterday that a 2-year-old girl was killed Sunday in a car crash in Spanaway, Washington.The girl was riding with her uncle and aunt when their truck was struck by a Blazer driven by a 19-year-old woman. The 19 year old woman, who was driving with a suspended license, went through a red light. The girl's aunt was also seriously injured and remains in the...

• Car Accident Victim Not Happy With Sentence

  Michael Myers | March 21, 2006 1:43 PM | 0 CommentsTacoma, WA

  Heraldnet.com reports that the driver of a motorcycle that was hit by a drunk high-school football coach is not satisfied with the sentence of three months work release.According to a write-up about the car accident, the judge was impressed with Eric Kurle's previous service to the community. However, Christopher Butts, the victim of Kurle's drunk driving wasn't impressed:"I'm broke from my...

• Construction Accidents Up In Arizona

  Michael Myers | March 21, 2006 12:34 PM | 0 CommentsTacoma, WA

  Andrew Defusco in Phoenix has a great post about the state of Arizona surpassing their previous record for construction site deaths in 2005. Andrew offers an astute observation about the state's rise in construction accidents:We are still in a boom market for the construction industry, with everything from residential, commercial and industrial construction projects on the rise. With increased...

• Ports Really More At Risk In Dubai Hands?

  Michael Myers | March 20, 2006 12:47 PM | 0 CommentsTacoma, WA

  Long-time maritime law blogger Marc Marling weighs in on the Dubai Ports world controversy. I agree with Marc in his assessment that this whole thing has gotten out of control. As he states:Instead of spending significant airtime on this political debate which has resulted in the odd pairings of George Bush and Jimmy Carter on the same side with Barbara Boxer and Bill Frist on the other, it...

• Disclaimer

  Michael Myers | March 21, 2005 9:57 AM | 0 CommentsTacoma, WA

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